Dapol N 2D-028-005 BR 26004 BRCW Class 26 Bo-Bo Railfreight Coal Sector
A detailed model of the BRCW type 2 locomotive finished as 26004 in the Railfreight Triple Grey livery with coal sector markings.
After transfer to Scotland where new motive power was often in short supply the first seven class 26 locomotives, D5300-D5306, later 26001 to 26006 (D5301-6) and 26007 (D5300) were fitted with train air brake and slow speed control equipments for hauling MGR coal trains serving the Cockenzie power station.
This new model features Dapols smooth running super-creep motor and flywheel drive mechanism and directional lighting. Modern computer aided design technology enables accurate detailing of the bodshell and careful tooling design accomodates the many individual differences between locomotives after many years in traffic.
Initially deployed on London suburban services to replace steam locomotives the class 26s found a long-term home in the highlands of Scotland where the class' reliability was greatly appreciated. Despite their moderate power (1160bhp) the class later found work in the freight sector, outlasting most other (and newer) BR type 2 locomotives.
The Dapol class 26 model features
- Detailed body with etched grilles and separately fitted handrails
- RP25.72 profile darkened wheels with pin-point bearings
- 5 pole Super Creep motor with controlled pulling power and incredible slow running speed
- All wheel drive and pick-up
- Independently controllable directional lights
- DCC ready NEXT-18 decoder socket
- Heavy split-frame chassis for excellent running and haulage qualities.